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Author: Claire, Published: 02 Jan 2015 |
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Wiltshire, Swindon | |||
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A 3 mile circular walk around Lydiard Park, near Swindon in Wiltshire. Lydiard Park lies right at the edge of Swindon, providing a delightful peaceful spot to escape the hustle and bustle. Popular with dog walkers and families, the walk takes you on a tour of the grounds taking in the mansion, lakes, gardens and parkland. Lydiard Park is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 7.30am until dusk. Entrance to the park is free, but fees apply for parking or if you want to go inside the house and/or walled garden. The walk is almost entirely flat with just a couple of gentle slopes. The route follows surfaced paths the whole way round making it suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. There are just a few single gates to negotiate, with no steps, stiles or kissing gates on route. There are public toilets and a cafe by the car park at the start of the walk. Approximate time 45 minutes to 1 hour. |
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Lydiard Park is located just to the west of Swindon in Wiltshire, just north of Junction 16 of the M4. There are brown signs (Lydiard Park) to direct you from the motorway junction. The walk starts and finishes from the pay and display Lydiard Park car park, alongside the cafe, which is accessed from Hook Street. (Note: there is a second car park accessed from Hay Lane, with brown signs for House and Church, so make sure you don’t go to this car park by mistake). The fee for parking is £2 for 2 hours or £4 for more than 2 hours (correct Dec 2016). Approximate post code SN5 3PA. |
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The information in this guide has been provided in good faith and is intended only as a guide, not a statement of fact. You are advised to check the accuracy of the information provided and should not use this guide for navigational directions nor should you rely on the accuracy of the weather forecast. You are advised to take appropriate clothing, footwear, equipment and navigational materials with you according to the current and possible weather and nature of the terrain. Always follow the country code and follow any additional warnings or instructions that may be available. Some walks may be very strenuous and you are advised to seek medical advice if you have any doubts as to your capability to complete the walk.
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Image by: Richard Uploaded: 02 Jan 2015 This is the church that is situated next to the main house. Taken in December 2014. |
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Image by: Richard Uploaded: 02 Jan 2015 Lydiard House - December 2014 |